Award

Provision of Fast-Tracked Standards, referred to as a Publicly Available Specification ("PAS"), to Assess Safety & Efficacy of Methane Suppressing Feed Products ("MSFPs")

DEFRA

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08 Nov 2024 at 11:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract to BSI Standards Limited for the provision of a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) to assess the safety and efficacy of Methane Suppressing Feed Products (MSFPs). This contract, under the industry category of Environmental Standards, aims to facilitate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. The procurement process was completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with key dates including an award date on 23 October 2024 and a contract period running from 22 October 2024 to 31 January 2026. The contract is valued at £162,000 GBP and covers a broad geography including the UK, Europe, and other regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the environmental standards and agricultural sectors, particularly those with expertise in developing feed products and regulatory compliance. Companies capable of innovating in methane suppression technologies, as well as those experienced in achieving standardisation and certification, are well-suited to engage. This contract signifies a strategic move by Defra to enable market entry for new, safe and effective MSFPs, providing growth opportunities for firms involved in R&D, environmental consulting, and agricultural product development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fast-Tracked Standards, referred to as a Publicly Available Specification ("PAS"), to Assess Safety & Efficacy of Methane Suppressing Feed Products ("MSFPs")

Notice Description

An agreement with the British Standards Institution to developed a Publicly Available Specification ("PAS") to assess safety & efficacy of Methane Suppressing Feed Products ("MSFPs"). The 2023 Carbon Budget Delivery Plan identifies the use of MSFPs as the single largest potential policy contributor to reductions in agricultural green house gas emissions. MSFPs work by reducing the amount of enteric methane that ruminants emit. Defra announced plans to incentivise the uptake of safe and effective MSFPs once suitable products enter the market (expected from 2025). The PAS will allow MSFPs to be assessed against the Food Additive Regulations. The PAS will allow efficacy and safety of MSPFs to be independently measured and assessed. There is currently no British or International Standard for assessing the safety and efficacy of methane suppressing feed products. See the specification for a full description of this contracts scope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27cd5595-9d43-4967-bcf0-e3b18240d217
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91436db4-ec45-4e0f-81b9-389e087e79f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Tom Redfearn
Contact Email
tom.redfearn@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07920053570

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI STANDARDS

Further Information

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